Hats off for the top 4

Now thats a horse of a lot of neon colors.

The top four picked their favorite routines of the season.

The judges told them all how much theyd grown.

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Remember feeling like one pirouette (Jeanine) in the last performance round could decide everything?

This wasnt like that.

Theyre kids; no need to add to the pressure.

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And the clothes were great.

I cant even pretend to start this recap with anything other than a love sonnet dedicated to Paulas hat.

The All-Stars are lumberjacks.

Tate has pink leg fringe.

But were probably not going to do that, so lets get back to the dancing.

He hits hard in his style; hes versatile and eager to learn outside of it.

Between Kida and Paulas hat, I think were all unlocking a lot of truths today.

KIDAS PICK: Winning

If the song fits, dance it, right?

Maybe thats just because Im not comparing her to Jordon.

Its like the choreographers are out to disguise everyones greatest weakness.

I love your personality!

Paula exclaims from under that hat.

I love your clothes!

And I love you!

Jason picks Emma for most improved.

Maddie thanks her for bringing joy to her face, which is definitely the right place for joy.

how to be a prince.

The cute concept is also a brilliant one, because it kind of gives J.T.

an out; if he isnt as sharp as Marko, thats just because hes learning.

But it doesnt mean I want Paula to give the kid her hat.

People keep saying youre cute.

I disagree, says Jason, pretending for a second hes actually going to go against the grain.

I think youre limitless.

J.T.S PICK: The Mirror

He made the right choice.

This piece is a big lovefest until Nigel gives J.T.

a few tips for how to grow up and I remember my own mortality.

Thats all for now.